What is SORT ? How do we eliminate duplicate records ? How
do I select some records using SORT ?
Answer Posted / sanjeeva reddy
Sort: Sort utility is used to sort the data in particular order(Ascending or Descending order).
Eliminate Duplicate Records:
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//SYSIN DD *
SORT FIELDS=COPY
SUM FIELDS=NONE
/*
Select Some Records:
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You can use "INCLUDE CODITION" along with "SORT FIELDS" to
select desired records.The code goes like this......
//SYSIN DD *
SORT FIELDS=(<Give The Sort Condition Here>)
INCLUDE COND=(<Give The Required Condition Here>)
/*
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